Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.
Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Engineer to initially support an exciting and complex new project with an enterprise grade client. We are open to candidates seeking full-time employment or a freelance opportunity. Must be available to work in U.S. Eastern Time (ET) or Central Time (CT).
Senior Engineers are well-trusted members of the team that can resolve almost every single technical challenge they face without guidance. They have a really good understanding of the project domain, and the rest of the team relies on them for efficient planning and collaboration methods.
Senior Engineers are considered project captains: they are brand ambassadors, they deliver the project following VGV’s quality standards, and they help other members of the team to grow, comparing their success to the success and growth of the team they lead.
Responsibilities
- Delivers high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions, taking ownership of the most complex parts of project development.
- Solves complex problems with clear, easy-to-understand solutions.
- Leads scoping and estimating activities, collaborating with peers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Actively participates in code reviews, using these opportunities to mentor and coach team members.
- Leads code pairing sessions and guides team members on effective practices.
- Recommends and implements improvements to organizational standards and processes using creativity and technical expertise.
- Attends meetings and team ceremonies punctually.
- Provides detailed status updates on work during team meetings.
- Architects, documents, and completes software solutions within agreed timelines.
- Acts as a trusted team and project leader, comfortable leading all aspects of a project, from architecture to feature development.
- Serves as a role model for engineers within the team.
- Ensures projects include comprehensive and easy-to-understand onboarding materials.
- Negotiates timelines and estimations effectively with stakeholders.
- Unblocks the team in times of uncertainty, providing clear guidance.
- Communicates with clarity and authority during demos, status updates, and other ceremonies.
- Mentors engineers with empathy, patience, and gratitude, fostering growth within the team.
- Actively shares their professional journey and experiences in preferred channels (local meetups, LinkedIn)
- Contributes regularly to VGV’s communication channels (for example, blog posts and team presentations)
- Actively engages in community activities representing VGV, such as conferences, speaking events, open-source contributions, etc.
Qualifications
- 4-7+ years of professional experience working as a software engineer in a team environment
- Must be available to work in U.S. Eastern Time (ET) or Central Time (CT).
- Strong understanding of software development at scale
- Native iOS or Android coding expertise (or proficiency in C, Rust, and/or C++).
- Proven experience with mobile development, specifically using Flutter, React Native or Angular.
- Solid understanding of legacy system integration processes and challenges.
- Proficiency in multiple frameworks, including React, Angular, and Flutter.
- Familiarity with modular architecture and microservices integrations.
- Positive recommendations from your previous managers and teammates.
- Demonstrated passion for consulting.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with legacy systems, transitioning or integrating them into modern platforms.
- Experience designing or managing modular architectures or implementing micro-services integrations effectively.
Total Rewards
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VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. The initial annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $115k -$171k. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness; however, actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location, experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications and other job-related factors.To further support your growth at our company, VGV also offers the following:
- Subsidized health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
- Potential to earn equity in an early stage high-growth company
- Flexible PTO and company holidays
- 12 -16 weeks universal fully paid family leave
- 401k retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution
- HSA with employer contribution
- Working with a talented, global team on cutting edge projects with well-known clients
- Do our best, professional work.
- Be collaborative partners.
- Scale with standards.
- Always be growing.
- Be very good.
Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.
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What We Do
We work with the biggest companies to design, build, and scale successful Flutter apps.
We do more with the resources available, reach any screen from a single codebase, and implement best practices for long-term growth